When did Jerry Lewis kick the bucket?

[Nitro Express]

Jerry had a huge ego and could rub people wrong. He probably made enemies within the organization and snubbing him was their way of hurting him. This sort of shit goes on all the time. The bottom line is what the public thinks of you in the end. That's were legacy comes from, not some administrators in an organization. I say keep your money and give it to another organization. They aren't the only game in town and who knows how much the assholes skim for themselves. It doesn't seem like the best people are running the thing because of how they screwed Jerry in a very cruel way.

[Nitro Express]

Yeah no shit. Great cause although you would think that after all these years and all that money they would have made some kind of break through on the damn disease.

I wonder how much money actually went towards curing the disease. These charity organizations are notorious for administrative skimming. I really don't like to give to any organization. I will give money to people who need it directly. What these organizations have going is a reputable reference for a tax deduction. If the IRS wants to check your deductions they are going to go to that organization and see if you really donated. If you give Bill Burgerbutt some money you have less of a reputable reference. It's not so much that I want to give but damn, I need a tax deduction.

[FORD]

Seems like I remember reading that since JL is now 89 and has officially stepped down as chairman, they decided to "go in a different direction" this year. Kinda lame, they could've at least let him do a cameo or given him an honorable mention after 45 years.

They did a little 5 minute tribute to him towards the end of the show. And then followed that up with a finale of false "patriotism" horseshit that had absolutely nothing to do with the telethon, and could have been scripted by FAUX noise itself.

[fifth element]

Jerry had a huge ego and could rub people wrong. He probably made enemies within the organization and snubbing him was their way of hurting him. This sort of shit goes on all the time. The bottom line is what the public thinks of you in the end. That's were legacy comes from, not some administrators in an organization. I say keep your money and give it to another organization. They aren't the only game in town and who knows how much the assholes skim for themselves. It doesn't seem like the best people are running the thing because of how they screwed Jerry in a very cruel way.

Don't care how many peoplee he rubbed the wrong way...he has been THE MDA guy for more years than i care to think about...and agree that he should remain soo until he CHOOSES not to be or dies...whichever comes first.

bleh...some things are just wrong

[FORD]

Yeah, aside from what he's done for MDA and the telethon, there's the fact that the guy's the last survivor of that whole Vegas bunch from the 50's & 60's. Sinatra. Dean Martin. Sammy Davis Jr. All long gone. Jerry should fucking die on that set, if he wants to.

[Diamondjimi]

No shit. What a load of horseshit that move was. They replaced a comedic legend with nobody.... Epic FAIL!

[conmee]

Brethren and Sistren,

I agree with SESH!!!©®™

It's time to take out the fucking TRASH!!!©®™ Not just Jerry, but let's get rid of Letterman and Leno too! Put these guys out to PASTURE!!!©®™

Bring in some new legends like Dane Cook©®™ and that one dude on that one show and that girl also!!!!©®™

That is all.

Icon©®™

[Hardrock69]

New Legends?

There are no "new legends" in those fields.

[Seshmeister]

Who are going to be the legendary movie stars in the future?

Orlando Bloom and Shia LaBeouf are this generations replacements for Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery?

[kwame k]

Yeah no shit. Great cause although you would think that after all these years and all that money they would have made some kind of break through on the damn disease.

Supposedly, Jerry has said he will not die until there's a cure for MD, God told him or something. I wish I could find the quote....it was surreal and it was his explanation as to why he did the telethon and why he would continue.

[jhale667]

Who are going to be the legendary movie stars in the future?

Orlando Bloom and Shia LaBeouf are this generations replacements for Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery?

No, they're this generation's version of George Lazenby and the dude that played "Booger" in Revenge of the Nerds...

[fifth element]

Who are going to be the legendary movie stars in the future?

Orlando Bloom and Shia LaBeouf are this generations replacements for Clint Eastwood and Sean Connery?

that's downright sad...

[Nitro Express]

Don't care how many peoplee he rubbed the wrong way...he has been THE MDA guy for more years than i care to think about...and agree that he should remain soo until he CHOOSES not to be or dies...whichever comes first.

bleh...some things are just wrong

In general my opinion of human beings isn't very high. I've seen too much shit in the business world and else where. People seem to be getting worse as well over the years. If you are lucky enough to live to an old age and can count your real friends on two hands you have done extremely well in this world. Real friendship has to be earned and it goes both ways. When I look at a guy like Jerry getting screwed I just kind of think, the man fucked over another one. There are lot's of Jerry's out there getting fucked over everyday. We just don't hear about it because they aren't famous. Getting fucked over is the norm now but being treated with respect and deserving of that respect is rare as hell.

[fryingdutchman]

What I wanna know is how the fuck can there be no marked progress on curing MD after 2.5 BILLION FUCKING DOLLARS has been raised? I know they have expenses to pay and not all of that money goes towards research, but I don't trust the MDA people and I think someone (or many someones) has a vested interest in keeping MD around so they can fill their wallet.

It's ashame that someone's fatal and/or crippling disease is somebody else's cash cow.

Just like Cancer, Inc.

[FORD]

Well, also, just like cancer, there are many different variants of muscular dystrophy. So it's not a matter of finding a cure for "one" disease. Of course big pharma probably plays into it, as they do into everything.